Central California provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business. Whether you are just starting a business or expanding an established business, SCORE counselors are here to help you succeed.
Our office hours are from 8:00 to 4:30, Monday thru Friday, except for holidays. Please schedule an appointment in advance if you have a preferred time. If necessary, special meeting places and times can be set by mutual agreement with the individual counselor.
There is no charge for counseling, no matter how many sessions are needed. Each session will last about one hour. We will continue to be interested in your progress, so follow-up sessions are encouraged. Counseling is available to all U.S. citizens over the age of 13.
Contact wemyers35@comcast.net or call 559-487-5791 to set up an appointment to meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem.
If you prefer, fill out the counseling request form below. A counselor from Central California will contact you shortly to set-up a face-to-face counseling appointment.
SCORE counselors are dedicated to helping you succeed. All SCORE counselors are volunteers that have been part of successful businesses, both in Central California and across the United States.

Bud Solomon
Bud is an Account Manager with Vernon Sales Promotion. He has been in the advertising business for over 25 years and has helped put infomercials together. Bud has been involved with the Fresno Chamber of Commerce for over 16 years. He has done volunteer fundraising and was also a mentor for six years with high school teenagers through the Fresno...

